Reference page · Updated October 26, 2026
A practical, source-led view of the mobility, rental, and employment conditions that shape temporary housing decisions across the United States.
What this covers
Housing decisions for a project team or relocating employee rarely begin with a single number. They sit alongside local availability, stay length, household needs, commute realities, and the pace of the work itself.
This page brings together current national indicators that help put those conversations in context. It is intended as a reference, not a substitute for a market-specific housing search or a forecast of a particular location.
Key figures
Each figure links directly to the organization that published it. Source dates are shown so the context stays clear when the data is quoted.
11.8%
The Census Bureau reports that 2.1% of the U.S. population moved to a different state that year. Mobility remains a practical consideration when organizations place people away from home.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024$1,487
This Census measure includes rent plus the cost of utilities and fuels. The median share of renter income going to rent remained 31% in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 202449.7%
More than 21 million renter households spent over 30% of income on housing costs, according to the Census Bureau's most recent national cost-burden release.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 20237.3%
Vacancy rates describe the share of rental housing that is vacant and available or rented but not yet occupied. Local availability can differ substantially from the national picture.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing Vacancies and Homeownership, Q2 2026$34.73/hr
The National Low Income Housing Coalition's housing wage assumes full-time work and spending no more than 30% of income on housing. The national one-bedroom figure is $29.19 per hour.
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach, 20267.1M
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 251,000 openings in construction, 522,000 in manufacturing, and 1.287 million in trade, transportation, and utilities. These sectors often place people away from home for projects, training, and relocation.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, JOLTS, August 2026Methodology and sources
Figures are drawn from public releases by the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Dates beside each statistic refer to the source’s reporting period, not a prediction for every city or household.
Rental availability, rates, and housing requirements vary by location and change over time. AWS Housing will review the local circumstances of an assignment before recommending a housing approach.
Cite this page
AWS Housing Inc. “U.S. Workforce Housing Statistics.” Updated October 26, 2026. https://awshousing.com/workforce-housing-statistics
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